Specialties granted with geographical indications: Not adequately developed

Published 2020년 6월 11일

Tridge summary

Dong Nai, a province in Vietnam, is facing the risk of losing its geographical indications for its special agricultural products, Long Khanh rambutan and Tan Trieu pomelo, due to shifting agricultural practices. The shift is towards more profitable crops, such as Thai rambutan, despite the potential loss of export opportunities for the native varieties. This situation is part of a broader issue where immediate profits are prioritized over the long-term value and sustainability of these specialties. Experts argue that geographical indications can help protect manufacturers from counterfeiting and ensure product quality, supporting trade promotion and serving as a passport for export. They suggest that a shift in farmers' awareness and production practices, along with investment in packaging, branding, and customer service, is necessary to sustainably develop specialty fruit areas and establish reputable brands in the global market.

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Original content

Dong Nai has 2 specialties that are granted geographical indications: Long Khanh rambutan and Tan Trieu pomelo. The goal of the geographical indication is to add value to products and to create brands for agricultural products both domestically and for export. During the integration period, branding and geographical indications have become increasingly important issues for agricultural products to reach out further in the world market. However, in reality, the geographical indication of agricultural products of Dong Nai is in danger of gradually disappearing. * The specialties gradually disappear. The Long Khanh rambutan is issued with geographical indications including rambutan peel (java) and rambutan longan. These are also 2 specialty fruit varieties that have had a long-standing reputation thanks to their delicious quality. Unfortunately, these two famous specialty varieties, inevitably "fate" are losing their "foothold". For the past few years, farmers of Dong Nai have been ...

Source: Baodongnai